Chicken Cheddar Stuffing Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

2 casseroles (6 servings each)

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023
This tasty chicken stuffing casserole is chock-full of homey, comforting flavor! It’s a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken, plus it’s so quick to assemble using handy pantry items. —Cathy Smith, Wyoming, Michigan
Chicken Cheddar Stuffing Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (6 ounces each) chicken stuffing mix
  • 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup and milk. Spread stuffing into 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Layer with chicken, corn, mushrooms, soup mixture and cheese.
  2. Cover and bake until cheese is melted, 30-35 minutes.

Can you freeze Chicken Cheddar Stuffing Casserole?

Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours. Uncover; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes longer.

Cheddar Chicken Stuffing Casserole Tips

How should I store this cheddar chicken stuffing casserole?

Like other chicken casserole recipes, you can store this cheddar chicken stuffing casserole for three to five days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze this casserole for up to three months. Here's how to freeze casseroles the right way.

What variations can I make to this cheddar chicken stuffing casserole recipe?

Swap the corn and mushrooms in this chicken stuffing casserole for different veggies, like celery ribs and broccoli, like in this chicken and Swiss stuffing casserole.

What pairs well with this cheddar chicken stuffing casserole?

Pair this cheddar chicken stuffing casserole with a vegetable side, like roasted broccoli, or homemade bread.

—Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 373 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 822mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.